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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

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Chiropractic care has continued to evolve, but one technique remains a staple in spinal health: High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation. 2) Reduction of spinal fixation: The thrust can break adhesions in the joint capsule and surrounding connective tissue, restoring normal motion.

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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

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We rely on scientific studies to better understand the best practices in chiropractic care. These pieces of research tell us which manipulative techniques work for which conditions, how different demographics of patients may respond to a specific treatment and more.

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Association Between Spinal Manipulation, Butalbital Prescription, and Medication Overuse Headache in Adults With Tension-Type Headache: Retrospective Cohort Study

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Chiro.Org Blog: Our findings reveal a significant reduction in likelihood of both butalbital prescription and, tentatively, medication overuse headache (MOH), through 2years' follow-up among adults with tension-type headache (TTH) receiving spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) compared to matched controls.

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Studies indicate neuroendocrine-immune system function could benefit from chiropractic care

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Chiropractic’s benefits Authors of the March 2024 Cureus article reference evidence-based research supporting chiropractic’s role in promoting neuroendocrine-immune system function. Spinal manipulation provides this effect by correcting vertebral subluxations, resulting in reduced nervous system interference.

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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

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Chiropractic Management of Eagle Syndrome Research on the use of spinal manipulation for Eagle Syndrome is limited. However, some case reports and clinical observations suggest that conservative manual therapies, including chiropractic care, may relieve select patients' symptoms.

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Expand the scope of chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

Cannabinoids, compounds found in the cannabis plant, have shown promise in addressing issues such as pain, inflammation, anxiety and sleep disordersconditions that align closely with the focus of chiropractic care. The post Expand the scope of chiropractic care appeared first on Chiropractic Economics.

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The future of chiropractic: How can we address issues and evolve the profession?

Chiropractic Economics

Both professions treat musculoskeletal conditions, yet as physical therapists increasingly integrate manual therapy and joint manipulation, the distinction between the two is becoming less clear to the public. Many within our profession argue DCs must “own the adjustment,” meaning keep it within the scope of practice for chiropractic alone.